Commissioning Trials Manager

Job Posted: 22 May 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: In the range of £42K - £47K depending on skills and experience
• Industries: Manufacturing Marine

About Us

Wight Shipyard Co (WSC) is Europe’s leading high-speed craft and aluminium ship builder located on Isle of Wight. With first class managerial, design and technical expertise WSC has recorded exceptional success in the fast ferry sector, delivering high-performance cutting-edge designs and the most comfortable passenger accommodation in fuel-efficient hull forms.

The company became part of the OCEA Group in July 2022. The business, which will operate as the UK subsidiary of OCEA Group, is expected to grow rapidly in the next few years with WSC’s existing successes in export markets benefiting from the Group’s reach, know-how and experience.  In this environment, employees will need to be versatile, adaptable and flexible as role responsibilities will change as the company evolves.

Role Summary

As Commissioning Trials Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the commissioning of ships.

The sucessful candidate will be responsible for conducting tests required by the classification society and / or body, as well as those necessary to obtain a provisional navigation permit from maritime authorities. You will ensure that the results of dockside and sea trials meet contractual and functional requirements.

Additionally, you will organise and participate in the vessels contractual and accceptance tests alongside the customer and / or their representative, following the criteria and definition outlined in the technical specification or contract.

The ideal Candidate

Will have experience as a seafarer and working within a shipyard. Have excellent technical knowledge of ships, particularly in the field of mechanics; electrical; navigation electronics and refrigeration. 

Be IT literate and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A high level of safety awareness and the ability to analyse and interpret data are also essential skills.